Pull up a chair, Dinerverse! Red Velvet is back in the studio, and today we’re beaming in a powerhouse via satellite—"The Clydesdale" Clayton Clark.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the indie wrestling scene and talking serious shop. Clayton hits us with the ultimate throwback, detailing his journey from a 6-year-old John Cena fan who lied on the school bus, to his days doing Elvis tribute shows at nursing homes, all the way to bumping in backyard rings and cutting his teeth in Noble, Illinois.

We break down:

• The Transition: How a country boy playing "Sheriff Woody" in a podunk town evolved from the Shotgun City Sheriff into a ruthless, workhorse "Clydesdale."

• The Rivalries: The inside story behind his explosive, rail-jumping Rivalry of the Year with Dalton Davis and Ace Perry.

• The Tape Study: Why Bret vs. Owen at WrestleMania X remains the holy grail of storytelling, and what it’s really like watching the Hulk Hogan documentary as a student of the game.

• Locker Room Lore: Karaoke chaos, respect for the veterans who showed patience, and the reality of taking three black eyes from Devontae Knox.

Whether you're a die-hard mark for the Monday Night Wars or love the grit of modern independent wrestling, this is an interview you don't want to miss. Pass the platter and let’s get into it!

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Dinerpod 47: THN Softbal

lWhat’s going on, everybody?! Red Velvet is coming to you live from beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, but the grind never stops! This week, we are celebrating a truly historic run. Fresh off a massive semi-state championship weekend—including a gritty victory over Pendleton Heights and an emotional, statement-making shutout revenge win against powerhouse Center Grove—the Terre Haute North Softball team joins the pod!With an unbelievable 30-1 record, these ladies aren’t just satisfied with making history; they are headed to Purdue to take it all.In this episode, we dive into:Meet the Stars: The ladies introduce themselves, break down their positions, and Red Velvet finally learns how to pronounce Marcia's name (sorry, Marcia!).

The "Flip of the Switch": How the Patriots shifted their mindset from just "being happy to be there" last year to demanding a state title this year.

Unbreakable Chemistry: The team shares raw, emotional behind-the-scenes moments—from windows-down, music-blasting bus rides to the exact moment Coach Chris had them close their eyes to let the reality of the Final Four sink in.

Passionate Advice: The seniors share powerful words for the next generation of little softball players (including Red Velvet's own daughters!) who look up to them like superheroes.

The Walk-Up Playlist: From Drake and Mac Miller to Lauryn Hill (and a special, questionable throwback from Red Velvet himself), we find out what jams get this squad hyped.The Patriots are facing a mirror-image matchup against Lake Central this upcoming weekend for the state championship. Red Velvet has a 100% win record when streaming state games from the passenger seat, so the good juju is locked in!

A massive shoutout to the parents, sponsors, and the entire Terre Haute community for rallying behind these girls.Go take state, ladies! The Diner Pod Nation is behind you all the way!

#softball #softballteam #highschoolsoftball #softballplayers #dinerpodsports